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An overview on the role of CO 2 laser in general dermatology
Author(s) -
Conforti Claudio,
Vezzoni Roberta,
Giuffrida Roberta,
Fai Annatonia,
Fadda Sara,
Marangi Giovanni Francesco,
Persichetti Paolo,
Piccolo Domenico,
Segreto Francesco,
Zalaudek Iris,
Dianzani Caterina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.14692
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , carbon dioxide laser , laser , laser surgery , optics , physics
Among different laser types, the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser remains one of the most used by dermatologists. Its usefulness has been demonstrated both for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. This review aims to provide an overview of the applications of CO 2 laser in dermatology, focusing on the treatment of infective, neoplastic, and antiaesthetic lesions.